Crime & Justice

Airbnb Grifter Busted for $7.5 Million ‘Bait-and-Switch’ Scam, Feds Say

BIDDING WAR

The elaborate scheme involved “double booking” guests at over 100 properties, authorities said.

Josh Fiallo
Josh Fiallo 

Breaking News Reporter

Two Airbnb logos are displayed on a big screen at an event in Tokyo.
Reuters/Issei Kato
Josh Fiallo

Josh Fiallo

Breaking News Reporter

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Josh.Fiallo@thedailybeast.com

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